If you have Hashimoto’s or other autoimmune conditon, IBS, fatigue, or unexplained symptoms—and no one can tell you why—there’s a gut infection that may be triggering it: Blastocystis hominis, a microscopic parasite.
Today, I’m sharing how one patient cleared this Blastocystis parasite in three months and, in the process, resolved his Hashimoto’s antibodies, ANA autoimmune marker, IBS, fatigue, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and dropped 31 pounds of excess weight.
My name is Dr. Tom Rofrano from the Natural Medicine Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and author of the FreeDiet®.
His Symptoms: Lifelong Gut Issues and Autoimmune Dysfunction
One of my favorite patient transformations over nearly 40 years of practice is a 33-year-old man who came in with gut issues he’d had for as long as he could remember:
- Abdominal pain
- Gas
- Bloating
- Belching
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
He also struggled with:
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Excess weight
- High blood pressure
Lab testing revealed:
- Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroiditis (high TPO antibodies)
- High ANA antibodies, indicating possible autoimmune activity such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
- High glucose and insulin, showing insulin resistance and pre-diabetes
He wanted answers—and real solutions.
The Hidden Cause: Blastocystis hominis Parasite
Functional testing uncovered multiple gut infections, including:
Blastocystis hominis
A microscopic protozoan parasite known to cause:
- Gut symptoms
- Skin reactions
- Autoimmune conditions
- Leaky gut
Leaky gut makes the intestinal lining more permeable, allowing food proteins and toxins to enter the bloodstream and trigger autoimmune reactions.
Additional Root Causes
He also had:
- Gluten sensitivity
- Other food sensitivities
- High levels of arsenic and mercury
- Deficiencies in vitamin D, B12, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and more
- Adrenal dysfunction (low cortisol)
Gut infections—whether bacterial, yeast, or parasitic—can disrupt every major system in the body.
Step 1: The Anti-Inflammatory FreeDiet®
Once we identified his root causes, I put him on the FreeDiet®, which I developed years ago while healing my own autoimmune Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, fatigue, and skin issues.
Foods to Avoid on the FreeDiet®
- Gluten
- Grains
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Soy
- Legumes
- Nightshades
- Processed foods
These foods are the most common triggers of inflammation, gut dysfunction, thyroid imbalance, and autoimmune flares.
If you’d like a copy of the FreeDiet® Phase 1 Food Chart, I’ll include a link below.
Step 2: Targeted Supplements
He also took the proper supplements, including:
The Functional Five
- Multivitamin
- Fish oil
- Vitamin D with K
- Magnesium
- Probiotic
Blasto-Supportive Supplements
I used a group of supplements I call the Blasto Pack™, designed to support gut health in those with Blastocystis hominis. I personally had this parasite years ago while dealing with Hashimoto’s, and through trial and error, I learned what works—and what doesn’t.
Additional Support
- Gut support supplements
- Healthy inflammation support
- Adrenal support
- Selenium
- Zinc
- B12
- Other nutrients he was deficient in
His Results: Dramatic Improvements in 6 Weeks, 3 Months, and 6 Months
After Just Over 6 Weeks
- Hashimoto’s antibodies dropped 80% to normal
- ANA autoimmune marker now normal
- Glucose and insulin became optimal
- Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, belching, diarrhea, and constipation cleared
- Fatigue and brain fog improved
At 3 Months
- TPO antibodies remained normal, now down 90% from baseline
- Continued symptom improvement
- Lost 31 pounds of excess weight
At 6 Months
- Lost 38 pounds total
- Blood pressure dropped 36 points to normal
- Continued feeling better than he had in years
How He Achieved These Results
By addressing his root causes:
- Blastocystis hominis parasite and other gut infections
- Insulin resistance
- Food sensitivities
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Toxicity
- Adrenal dysfunction
…and following the FreeDiet® with targeted supplements, he was able to:
- Clear gut infections
- Normalize autoimmune markers
- Improve thyroid function
- Resolve IBS
- Lose excess weight
- Normalize blood pressure
- Restore his energy and mental clarity
He felt like a new person.
The Bottom Line
If you want to clear up gut issues, thyroid problems, autoimmune symptoms, the first step is proper testing and proper interpretation.
When you uncover the root causes and receive the right solutions, I believe almost anyone can get better.
Go here if you would like a free copy of the FreeDiet® phase 1 food chart.
